Whoever does not recite the Qur’an with a melodious voice is not one of us

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Daoud

Authentic hadith

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Hadith text: Whoever does not recite the Qur’an with a melodious voi…

عن أبي لبابة بشير بن عبد المنذر رضي الله عنه : أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «مَن لَم يَتَغنَّ بِالقُرآنِ فَليسَ مِنَّا».

Explanation of the hadith: Whoever does not recite the Qur’an with a melodious voi…

In this Hadīth, the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) urged us to recite the Qur’an with a melodious voice. The Arabic word "yataghanna", as mentioned in the Hadīth, has two possible meanings: 1. The one who does not make his voice melodious when reciting the Qur’an is not someone following our path and guidance. 2. The one who does not suffice with the Qur’an, seeking guidance elsewhere, is not one of us. Without a doubt, whoever seeks guidance in anything other than the Qur’an, Allah will lead him astray; we seek refuge with Allah. Hence, the Hadīth shows that a Muslim should recite the Qur’an with a melodious voice and find sufficiency in it from anything else.

Categories : The Noble Qur'an and Qur'anic Sciences · Excellence of the Qur'an · Virtues · Merits of the Noble Qur'an · Merit of Taking Care of the Qur'an · Virtues and Manners

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